Carol Smith manages PROGRAMS, COMMUNITIES, and partnerships. SHE IS A PROGRAM MANAGER IN MICROSOFT’S OSPO AND BOARD DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY OF THE OSI. She previously worked at GitHub AND Google. She has a degree in Journalism from California State University, Northridge, and is a cook, cyclist, and horseback rider.

Open Source

Open source software means a lot of things to different people.

Having been involved in open source software development and outreach for over 6 years, I am often asked to present on "my career in open source." This presentation is often targeted at young professionals. I am also able to talk more generally about getting involved in open source as a first-time contributor, or about cultural topics specific to open source software communities.

Carol Smith is a leader of communities, partnerships, and programs. She is currently a program manager at Microsoft and a board director for the OSI. She previously worked at GitHub and Google. She has a degree in Journalism from California State University, Northridge, and is a cook, cyclist, and horseback rider.